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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [bluealtima08]
by altgirl
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May 26, 2009 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: bluealtima08 (May 26, 2009 1:33 pm)
Follow the steps in my previous posts. Forget about the dealer. Get your Nissan manual and call the Nissan's 1800 number directly. You will get no resolution from the dealer. The dealer only does what Nissan tells them to do. I posted more specific directions on how to get resolution on a previous post. I had high performance brakes installed by Nissan and they seem to be working fine now.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [altgirl]
by bluealtima08
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May 29, 2009 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: altgirl (May 26, 2009 5:16 pm)
Thank you, very much appreciated! I will keep you posted-thanks again!
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [bluealtima08]
by ctblubird
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Jun 01, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: bluealtima08 (May 29, 2009 7:42 am)
I just wanted to add my name to the list. My brakes started squealing within a few months of owning the car. I purchased it in July of 2008. I , too, thought it was something that would just go away after the car was broken in. But it's gotten louder and more annoying and I need to call the toll free number. I just turned 10K miles and this started long ago.
I also get a "thud" noise when the car stops. I'll stop for a light, stop sign, or for good and within a few seconds, I get a 'thud' from the back of the car. ??? Have no clue what that noise is.
I loved my first altima, and I like this altima. But the noise is driving me nuts.
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [mithuandjoe]
by pam821
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: mithuandjoe (Sep 07, 2007 4:13 pm)
I am having the same problem with my '07 Altima S. I have asked the service dept, about them on several visits. The service dept. manager stated that the noise is due to the materials that the brakes are made of. He also commented about dirt and debris causing noise in the brakes. His solution was to ride through puddles and/or spray the brake area with a water hose to clean out any debris. This works for a while and the squealing returns. 
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [pam821]
by altgirl
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: pam821 (Jul 27, 2009 7:21 pm)
That's nuts! Read through the thread I posted a lengthy reply as to what I did. Forget about the service dept. Go straight to Nissan call the 1-866 number in your owners manual and file a case. Keep complaining as that is not normal.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [ctblubird]
by altgirl
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: ctblubird (Jun 01, 2009 7:07 am)
I just want to give an update. After having horrible brake noise and no resolution from dealer I went straight to Nissan. They first changed by brakes and that lasted a week. I called Nissan and they sent a tech from another state who had the dealer change my brakes for high powered brakes. It has been almost the months and the brakes are working great. No noise and you feel the brakes have much better traction when braking. My only fear will be the cost to replace the brakes once I need to have them replaced. Cross that bridge when I get to it. Nissan also compensated me with 2 year service plan for my troubles. You must call and complain Nissan not dealer to get resolution.
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [pam821]
by bluealtima08
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Jul 28, 2009 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: pam821 (Jul 27, 2009 7:21 pm)
I really believe the brakes are bad b/c they kept telling me this and I already had my brakes changed 2x just because I didnt have the time or energy to wast on them. I was told by a BMW mechanic to print these threads and show take it to the dealership and if they dont help call the 1800 number on the manual and they should take care of everything free of charge.
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [bluealtima08]
by altgirl
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Jul 28, 2009 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: bluealtima08 (Jul 28, 2009 6:43 am)
Nissan knows there is a problem. They will change your brakes because they know that the problem exists. That is why they issued a service bulletin. You should call the 800 number not the dealer. You will get faster resolution. The dealer does not have you best interest at heart. They are just making cheap repairs until you are out of warranty.
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Squeeky Brakes
by squeakyaltima
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Aug 10, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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I just purchased an 08 Altima with 11,000 miles and it took four days before the sqeeking began. Same as all of you with light pressure at a low speed. I am not to concerned with the safety factor but you loose cool points driving around town squeeking away. I agree with many of you who think the brake pads are cheap and need to be replaced with high performance pads. I have researched online and dont think it is to bad to spend 125-150 a set for these pads vice going the Nissan route. Has anyone tried this yet? I am pretty good under the hood but dont plan on doing it for another month. I will let you all know how it goes.
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Re: Squeeky Brakes [squeakyaltima]
by smarty666
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Aug 11, 2009 (11:45 am)
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Replying to: squeakyaltima (Aug 10, 2009 5:12 pm)
Does anyone have or know if this brake problem still occurs with the 2009 altimas? I might be getting one and so far everyone has stated that they had either a 07 or 08 altima with this problem; I was hoping maybe cause of the service bulletin and so many people complaining and opening up a case with Nissan directly that they might have corrected the problem for the 2009 models; any info would be appreciated!!!
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